Heart failure is a leading cause of death and hospitalization in older adults (greater than 65 years old). The drug of choice for this population is:
1. Aldosterone antagonists
2. Eplerenone
3. ACE inhibitors
4. ARBs
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A patient who lives with migraines has been prescribed naproxen. The nurse should recognize that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect through which of the following means?
A) Demyelinizing pain fibers in the CNS B) Selectively antagonizing opioid receptors in the CNS C) Inhibiting the synthesis of COX-1 and COX-2 D) Slowing the reuptake of serotonin and acetylcholine in brain synapses
The field in health care that aims at a better understanding of the end results of health care practices and interventions is called:
a. patient safety. b. risk management. c. outcomes research. d. quality management.
What is the classic sign of impetigo, which is typically used to diagnose this condition?
a. red rash on the trunk c. tracks under the skin b. honey-colored crusts on the skin d. scratch marks near insect bites
A nurse states, that woman is 78 years old-too old to learn how to change a dressing. What is the nurse demonstrating?
a. cultural imposition b. clustering c. cultural competency d. stereotyping